(No Date) Civil War Store Card F-700C-4c, RH

Coin Details

Description

Civil War store card from the Fuld 700C-4c series, attributed to the unidentified issuer "RH." The Fuld 700 "RH" series represents one of the most extensive unidentified issuer groups in the Civil War store card catalog. The initials "RH" appear on tokens struck in numerous die combinations and metals, suggesting commercial-scale production during the 1862-1864 coin shortage. Struck in nickel, an uncommon composition that is scarcer than copper or brass versions. The absence of a date is common for Civil War tokens, which were produced during the 1862-1864 coin shortage era. Civil War tokens circulated freely throughout the Northern states from mid-1862 through 1864. Token production during the Civil War represented the largest private coinage movement in American history, with an estimated 25 million pieces struck between 1862 and 1864. Merchants accepted them alongside genuine federal cents, and many show heavy wear from commerce.

Rarity Notes

Nickel strikings are generally scarcer than copper or brass versions, as nickel was more expensive and harder to strike. With 19 cataloged varieties, RH was a notable token issuer.

Cross References

Fuld 700C-4c